Practice Limitations of DAD Curves - 12.10 | 12. Depth-Area-Duration Relationships | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the stationarity assumption?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to climate patterns over time.

Question 2

Easy

Why is data scarcity a limitation of DAD curves?

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of not having enough rain gauges.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the stationarity assumption imply?

  • Historical data will remain constant
  • Historical data will always change
  • Future rainfall predictions are irrelevant

💡 Hint: Focus on the idea of consistency over time.

Question 2

True or False: Data scarcity only affects rural areas.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about where rain gauges are usually located.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider an area that has exhibited changing rainfall patterns due to climate change. What steps would you take to update the existing DAD curve to improve its reliability?

💡 Hint: Think about data collection and analysis methods.

Question 2

Evaluate a scenario where a DAD curve designed for a downtown area is applied to a rural setting without modification. Discuss the potential impacts and inaccuracies that could arise.

💡 Hint: Consider the geographical and climatic differences affecting rainfall patterns.

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